I made it to 6 months…..

[nsd_user663_8221]

……Some days I feel like I was dragged kicking and screaming through each and every day- but I equally know I wouldn’t have made it if I didn’t want to.

I hit the 6 month mark at a festie which I’d been really worried about….I didn’t fancy a sneaky puff at all- I wanted to go to the cig stall, buy 40 and chain smoke the lot- and then go buy more. When I actually thought about doing it though- it became obvious to me that these were just left over urges to smoke rather than a real desire to become a smoker again- I opened my wallet to see if I had enough cash on me for a pack, and as soon as I did the idea seemed laughable- however strong the urge, it’s just not something that’s going to happen. I did enjoy being around smoke (particularly the other)….but got really upset at a woman burning joss sticks- they smell way worse than fags…they shouldn’t be allowed in a tent if cigs and joints aren’t?

Then went straight onto hols with more smokers than non, which was OK, but 1 there was 3 years quit and still on nicotine gum and lozenges- I craved her gum more than I craved a cigarette. My little ones took an interest in people smoking, and when I chatted to them about it, it became obvious to me that they don’t have any recollection of me smoking- I am more pleased about that than any time period passed- they have 2 non smoking parents- they deserve that- they should have always had it, but at least they do now- I can’t change before….

Hope everyone else is still smoke free and surviving- if I can do 6 months, without even a puff, ANYONE can- I am the addict of addicts…still an addict albeit a smoke free one…it still takes so much maintenance, but at the same time, is so easy if you really want to…

[nsd_user663_5920]

Hey you,

Good to hear from you

Testing times have been met and conquered. I recall how you were concerned about the summer, festivals, hols etc .... you did it.

I recognise those wants, those old familiar wants which could be so easily lead us to dngerous thoughts and of an easy 'slip back into'. You did good Pols, really good especially to shut the money away on getting so close to buying some and given the exposure you had in those environments.

I've avoided the smell of the 'other' knowing it would be just a strong temptation even at 10 months almost reached.

I don't have a problem with joss sticks though , I see them as a preferable version of a scented candle .... guess different things effect us now?

Congrats to you on reaching 6+ months smokefree.

Pol x

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Well done on 6 months, i'm not far behing you and 6 months just sounds big if you know what i mean, or is thaat just me :confused: i don't know but well done anyway. Great that the kids don't remember!

[nsd_user663_3910]

Pols, sounds as though a real corner has been turned, i'm so pleased for you. We never know how we're going to react in certain situations and it's fantastic to come away feeling really proud, well done. It's funny about the children isn't it, mine don't really remember me smoking, they just know that there's something that's changed.

Here's to a smoke free future, enjoy!

Lorraine

[nsd_user663_5028]

Hey Pols

congratulations on your brilliant milestone ... you should and i hope you are very proud of yourself

[nsd_user663_7469]

Morning Pols, 6 months is such an amazing milestone so well done you.

I think for me it was more important than the year which I still have to reach but I never imagined one month let alone 6, I had my hols last week and was like you worried that I would crack under the strain of seeing so many others smoke, but I think it made me stronger to see them puffing away and killing themselves on a daily basis and also listening to them saying, yes I want to quit but I can’t.

Well you can hold your head up and say you are one of the ones that have and I’m sure you will stay quit for life.

Your little ones not seeing you as a smoker to me is one of the best bits and at least they will learn good habits from you now and as you said you cant change what was only what will be, you have a great smoke free life x

[nsd_user663_8531]

whoo hoo congratulations!

[nsd_user663_14277]

Well i also completed my e smoking period of 6 months last week.. I am very glad that i am on it and completely satisfied with it!